Greenland

Introducing Greenland

Occupying the no-man's-land at the top of the Atlantic Ocean,
Greenland doesn't really seem to belong anywhere. Though it has
historical and cultural ties to Denmark, the immense island is not
really part of any continent, meaning it is often overlooked by
travellers hopping 'over the pond'.

But the mysterious island holds secret wonders in its stunning
Nordic landscape; including majestic mountain ranges, jagged fjords
and giant glaciers. Sparsely populated, Greenland is a paradise for
outdoor adventurers keen on activities like kayaking, hunting,
fishing, mountaineering, dog sledding, whale watching and scuba
diving. Truly an all-season travel destination, Greenland is also a
popular place to see both the Northern Lights and the famed
Midnight Sun, which keeps the northern parts of the island sunny
for weeks on end in summer.

Though Greenland's population is small and scattered, the
culture of the local Inuit tribes blends with the heavy
Scandinavian influences to create a unique blend of Europe and
North America that proves fascinating to intrepid explorers. Many
quaint villages are scattered along the country's west coast,
including popular towns like Nanortalik, Qassiarsuk, and the
capital city of Nuuk. Though the towns and cities of Greenland
can't compete with global capitals in terms of nightlife and
shopping, the frontier feel of the settlements is supported by good
infrastructure for active holidays in Greenland, including good
hotels and restaurants, and interesting museums and cultural
attractions.

Largely unexplored by package holiday tourists, travelling to
Greenland allows an opportunity to trek off the beaten path and
experience the undiscovered treasures of the north Atlantic
isle.

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